Underwriting Specialist - Excess Casualty

Underwriting Specialist

Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world. Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world's fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents.

The Underwriting Specialist in the Excess Casualty Profit Center is responsible for evaluating, underwriting, and managing excess insurance policies within the excess casualty insurance sector. This role involves assessing complex risks, determining appropriate coverage, and ensuring sustained profitable growth while maintaining compliance with company guidelines and regulatory requirements. The Underwriting Specialist will work closely with brokers, agents, and other internal departments to provide tailored insurance solutions to meet client needs.

Key Responsibilities :

• Evaluate and underwrite excess insurance submissions for excess casualty risks.
• Analyze complex risk exposures, financial statements, loss history, and other relevant information to determine insurability.
• Assist with development and implementation of underwriting strategies in line with corporate governance to achieve sustained profitable growth.
• Increase Hit Ratios, including Quote : Submit Ratio and Bind : Quote Ratio for assigned book and Excess Casualty Profit Center.

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Qualifications :

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.